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Thursday, December 17, 2020After 100 years, Greater Newport Chamber Continues Evolving
After 100 years, Greater Newport Chamber Continues Evolving Original article can be found here. Erin Donovan-Boyle, the current executive director and Bonnie Gomes, board chair of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Meredith Bower) When the U.S. Navy abruptly announced in 1973 that it was pulling its Atlantic destroyer fleet out of Newport and closing the base, local officials were stunned. Just four years earlier, the Navy had forced the state to spend an additional $8 million to change
Wednesday, December 02, 2020Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to launch 'digital main street' ahead of Cyber Monday
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to launch 'digital main street' ahead of Cyber Monday Find the original article here. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is launching an online directory to help small, local businesses compete with the online presence of big box stores during the holidays. As more shoppers are utilizing e-commerce for everything from groceries to Christmas presents, small businesses are feeling the pressure to update or maintain an online presence. Isabel Marsh, a
Friday, November 27, 2020Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce launches Shop Greater Newport
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce launches Shop Greater Newport Find original article here. By Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce The Greater Newport Chamber announces their newest initiative, Shop Greater Newport. This website will serve as an online directory for local businesses and a new, modern tool for local merchants and restaurants to market shopping and dining small to the Greater Newport community. This site will link to merchants’ current websites, or offer a valuable opportunity to
Thursday, November 26, 2020Newport businesses hopeful for big Small Business Saturday turnout
Newport businesses hopeful for big Small Business Saturday turnout Find the original article here. Despite the recent capacity limits and extra COVID-19 safety measures, Newport County businesses are feeling optimistic about Small Business Saturday. “It’s always been the locals who come up and shop on that Saturday to support businesses that are owned by locals,” said Jason Carbonneau, owner of Thames Street jewelry store Jason & Co. “I think it’s going to be better than ever, mainly because after
Tuesday, November 24, 2020Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce hiring Business Outreach Specialist
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce hiring Business Outreach Specialist Find the original article here. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new member to join their dynamic team. The prime candidate would be an individual interested in advancing innovative models of business engagement and developing effective strategies for regional economic development. The position will support the Regional Economic Development Division of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the
Wednesday, November 04, 2020Newport Now: ''Dining Under Wraps''
‘Dining Under Wraps’ By Newport This Week Staff | on November 04, 2020 Mission’s Chad Hoffer, front, and Coffee Grinder’s Jeff Gladchun were among the owners of 20 local eateries who picked up 50 portable heaters distributed by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce at Innovate Newport on Oct. 22. The program dovetails with the current efforts by local restaurants to adapt their spaces to changing temperatures, using gas heaters outside and reconfiguring spaces inside for COVID compliance. During
Tuesday, October 27, 2020McKee Brings Restore RI Small Business Grant Tour to Newport
McKee Brings Restore RI Small Business Grant Tour to Newport Original article can be found here. Office Activity Update - October 14, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee and Erin Donovan Boyle of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce visited small businesses in Newport as part of the Lt. Governor's statewide Restore RI Small Business Grant Tour. They visited Winner Winner, Bodhi Spa, Team One of Newport and Obrien's Pub. The goal of the tour is to talk with small business owners about the pandemic and
Thursday, October 15, 2020State House Hopefuls Face-Off in Public Forum
State House Hopefuls Face-Off in Public Forum Original article can be read here. The State House forum was among the 11 candidate forums held to help inform local voters. The forum wrap-up like the one below for the Newport Wards appears in the Oct. 8 edition and the At Large forum is in the Oct. 1 edition. Five candidates for State House seats in the upcoming general election met remotely in an Oct. 8 forum to make their case to represent local districts in the Rhode Island House of
Friday, October 02, 2020Newport-Area Businesses Awarded Grants To 'Take It Outside'
Newport-Area Businesses Awarded Grants To 'Take It Outside'The first round awardees was announced this week. Original article can be found here.NEWPORT, RI — Nearly three dozen organizations across Rhode Island were awarded $3 million total in grants to help "Take It Outside" in the first of two rounds of funding from the state. In Newport and the surrounding communities, six organizations were awarded $340,000, along with $75,000 to the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce.Newport officials encouraged
Thursday, October 01, 2020Newport, Middletown prepare to make taking it outside a little easier for businesses
Newport, Middletown prepare to make taking it outside a little easier for businesses The original article can be found here. NEWPORT — For local businesses and organizations hard-hit by the pandemic, survival for many meant moving operations outside. As the weather cools, anxieties have seemingly mounted. But 41 “intermediary organizations” across the state — including multiple Newport County organizations — are slated to benefit from a statewide grant program totaling over $3 million, Rhode Island
Thursday, September 17, 2020Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce partners with CCRI Division of Workforce Partnerships to provide free virtual courses
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce partners with CCRI Division of Workforce Partnerships to provide free virtual coursesOriginal article posted by Whats Up Newp and can be found here. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce today announced that they and the Community College RI Divisions of Workforce Partnerships (CCRI) have formalized a partnership that will bring valuable programming to the businesses of Greater Newport. The Chamber’s partnership with CCRI was created to educate and empower local
Thursday, September 17, 2020Small Businesses Finding It Difficult to Secure Grant Money
Small Businesses Finding It Difficult to Secure Grant Money Original Article posted by Newport This Week, can be found here. About $45 million in state grants remain available to small Rhode Island businesses that have been decimated by the pandemic. But getting the money to applicants via Restore RI has been a difficult process to untangle. The money is part of the $1.25 billion given to the state in the federal Cares Act. Of that, $50 million was set aside to be distributed to small businesses,
Thursday, August 27, 2020Ward 3 Candidates Square Off
Ward 3 Candidates Square Off Reposted from Newport This Week. The original article can be found here. The fourth in a series of candidate forums took place on Aug. 20 for the three people vying for a Ward 3 seat on the Newport City Council. The three candidates in the 40-minute forum included longtime incumbent Kathryn Leonard and challengers Paul Marshall and Rachel Hussey. Leonard, a veteran educator and realtor, had not been challenged in the previous three terms. The two top vote getters in
Tuesday, August 25, 2020Restore Greater Newport Tracks COVID-19’s Economic Impact
Restore Greater Newport Tracks COVID-19’s Economic Impact By Community Submission | on August 24, 2020 Reposted from Newport Now powered by Newport This Week. The original article can be found here. Restore Greater Newport is tracking COVID-19’s economic impact on the greater Newport region, to learn the needs of businesses and residents. A survey, designed to be taken monthly by local residents and business owners, will help to determine how people are participating in the local economy in the midst of
Tuesday, August 25, 2020Restore Greater Newport calls on businesses, residents to fill out survey to track COVID-19 impact
Restore Greater Newport calls on businesses, residents to fill out survey to track COVID-19 impact Reposted from The Newport Daily News. The original article can be found here. Restore Greater Newport is tracking COVID-19′s economic impact on the Greater Newport region, to learn the needs of businesses and residents. A survey, designed to be taken monthly by local residents and business owners, will help to determine how people are participating in the local economy in the midst of the global
Monday, August 24, 2020Restore Greater Newport tracks Covid-19's economic impact
Reposted from WhatsupNewp.com. The original article can be found here.Restore Greater Newport tracks Covid-19's economic impact By Ryan Belmore - August 24, 2020 Restore Greater Newport is tracking COVID-19’s economic impact on the greater Newport region, to learn the needs of businesses and residents. A survey, designed to be taken monthly by local residents and business owners, will help to determine how people are participating in the local economy in the midst of the global pandemic. “It’s
Monday, August 24, 2020Commerce RI Accepting Round 2 of Small Business Grant Applications
Commerce RI Accepting Round 2 of Small Business Grant Applications Monday, August 24, 2020 GoLocalProv Business Team Reposted from GoLocalProv.com. The original article can be found here. Round two of the Restore Rhode Island Grant Program is now open and accepting applications. Of the $50 million of CARES Act funds available to small businesses less than $2 million has been awarded in RI. To learn more about how to apply, click here. Zoom Help Sessions: Led by members of the Commerce team, these
Monday, July 06, 2020Tourism industry, workers struggle in Newport as COVID-19 restrictions stretch into summer
Reposted from The Public's Radio. The original article can be found here.Tourism industry, workers struggle in Newport as COVID-19 restrictions stretch into summerIt was a Wednesday afternoon in March when Eric Crosby realized that this year might become one long off-season. He had just finished rehearsal for an upcoming show at the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, where he’s the manager.“You know I was all jazzed up and ready to go because, you know, I just spent the last two, three hours singing
Thursday, June 18, 2020Chamber to Partner with CCRI Div. of Workforce Partnerships to Provide Free Virtual Courses
For Immediate Release June 18, 2020 Chamber to Partner with CCRI Division of Workforce Partnerships to Provide Free Virtual Courses NEWPORT, RI – The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the Community College RI Divisions of Workforce Partnerships (CCRI) have formalized a partnership that will bring valuable programming to the businesses of Greater Newport. The Chamber’s partnership with CCRI was created to educate and empower local entrepreneurs and business owners by providing enriching
Monday, June 15, 2020The Providence Journal: Advocating for R.I.’s businesses in a time of crisis
By the R.I. Chamber of Commerce Coalition Posted Jun 15, 2020 at 5:00 PMClick here for the original article. “What does the Chamber of Commerce do?” It’s a question we often hear. Although all chambers are not the same, they offer many of the same important things. They act as advocates for the small business community; sponsor and run business education meetings; host networking events and much more. Chambers are the voice of small businesses at the state and local levels. Chambers play a significant
Sunday, June 07, 2020Rhode Island’s Chambers step up in a time of crisis
GUEST VIEW: Rhode Island’s Chambers step up in a time of crisis Reposted from The Newport Daily News. The original article can be found here. Often, we hear questions about the role and significance of Chambers of Commerce. “What does the Chamber do?” is a question that you might hear asked in a given community. Although all chambers are not the same, they do offer many of the same important things. They act as advocates for the small business community; sponsor and run business education meetings; host
Thursday, May 14, 2020Greater Newport Chamber, Discover Newport announce task force to reopen region
The original Newport Daily News article can be found here. By Daily News staffPosted May 14, 2020 at 10:15 AM The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Discover Newport jointly announced the formation of Restore Greater Newport, an economic recovery and resilience task force. It is a group of private, public, and government representatives working collaboratively, as a region, to minimize the economic impact of the COVID-19-driven economic crisis. “We are focused on regaining economic prosperity
Thursday, May 14, 2020Aquidneck Island Communities Launch Joint Recovery Effort
Reposted from Newport Now. The original article can be found here: https://www.newportnow.online/articles/aquidneck-island-communities-launch-joint-recovery-effort/ Aquidneck Island Communities Launch Joint Recovery Effort By City of Newport | on May 13, 2020FacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkFacebook MessengerPrintFriendlyShare Aquidneck Island’s three municipalities are banding together to help the island’s economy recover from the COVID-19 outbreak. The City of Newport and the Towns of Middletown and
Thursday, May 14, 2020Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Goes Virtual!
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce513 Broadway Suite 218Newport, Rhode Island 02840401.847.1600www.NewportChamber.com Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Goes Virtual! Newport, RI – The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has gone virtual to better serve our members. We have been offering virtual Office Hours with Connect Greater Newport, Zoom Chamber Connection meetings, HR Round Tables and Ask the Expert Series to keep members connected and informed about the issues impacting their business. Stay
Wednesday, October 16, 2019Rhode Island Foundation Invests in Regional Economic Development
Newport, Rhode Island: The Rhode Island Foundation awarded Connect Greater Newport $50,000 to support regional economic development in Newport and Bristol Counties. The Foundation is the most recent investor of the initiative, joining the City of Newport, Town of Middletown, Town of Jamestown, Town of Portsmouth, Town of Warren, van Beuren Charitable Foundation and BankNewport. This funding will play a crucial role in stabilizing the regional economy by supporting businesses to create high paying,
Wednesday, October 16, 2019R.I. Director of Food Strategy tells crowd to ask for what they want at Newport Chamber event
Reposted from Newport Daily News online. https://www.newportri.com/news/20191016/food-for-thought-ri-director-of-food-strategy-tells-crowd-to-ask-for-what-they-want-at-newport-chamber-event By Rachael Thatcher “There’s no invisible hand that sets our market,” Anderbois said, encouraging people to go to larger, corporate supermarkets and say “if you sold this, I’d buy it.” The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce hosts a number of Women in Business events throughout the year, always featuring an
Monday, October 07, 2019Newport's North End moratorium: How did we get here?
By Derek Gomes Daily News staff writer Reposted from the Newport Daily News website:https://www.newportri.com/photogallery/PJ/20191007/NEWS/100709993/PH/1?fbclid=IwAR0-uFVt3ubJK22cZn8gnirysC9qnEcQo_YWF5xiKmEwiCy_moFoNV1yDGM Newport’s North End has become the subject of debate over the future of how the area will be developed. What is Carpionato Group proposing and why does it need city relief to do so? The Newport Grand building would be demolished and in its place there would be two six-story hotels,
Monday, October 07, 2019Moratorium Bad for Business
By Erin Donovan-Boyle, Executive Director This Wednesday, The Newport City Council will have the second reading of a proposed 6 month moratorium on economic development in the North End. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors opposes this because we believe it sends the wrong anti-business message to existing and potential businesses in the region. While we know that this proposal halts progress in the area related to known projects, we do not know the long-term implications of
Friday, October 04, 2019Chamber of commerce has new name, logo
By Daily News staff Posted Oct 4, 2019 NEWPORT — The chamber of commerce is making some changes. After nearly a year of work, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce has changed its name and unveiled a new logo. The chamber will know be known at the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. The change comes after the “an extensive strategic planning process last year to better identify the organization’s purpose, mission and vision.” The process included focus groups, a survey of membership and concluded
Tuesday, September 24, 2019Newport County Chamber board votes against North End moratorium
By Daily News Staff Council vote planned for Wednesday. NEWPORT — As the City Council considers an ordinance to establish a moratorium in the North End at least one organization is against the concept. The Newport County Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors “voted to oppose the proposed 6-month moratorium on economic development because it will not only adversely impact the businesses that currently own real estate or operate active businesses in that area, but we believe it sends the wrong
Thursday, August 29, 2019Local leaders: We’ve got to start thinking regionally in Rhode Island
Reposted From East Bay RI Warren:https://www.eastbayri.com/warren/stories/local-leaders-weve-got-to-start-thinking-regionally-in-rhode-island,70151Business, government leaders meet at WaterRower to talk regionalism and state’s challengesTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019Leaders (from left) Rich Overmoyer of Connect Greater Newport, broadband consultant Ashley Medeiros and Congressman David Cicilline, discuss issues of regional importance last week at WaterRower.Posted Thursday, August 29, 2019 2:14 pmBy Ted
Thursday, August 01, 2019Chamber to Partner with Center for Women & Enterprise
NEWPORT, RI – The Newport County Chamber of Commerce and the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) have formalized a partnership that will bring valuable programming to the businesses of Greater Newport. The Chamber’s partnership with the CWE was created to educate and empower local entrepreneurs and business owners by providing enriching programs. The organizations will kick off the partnership by hosting the following seminars at Innovate Newport: Understanding Your Personal Branding – Thursday,
Tuesday, July 30, 2019Greater Newport Business Owners Report Stability and Growth
Newport, RI: A report released today cites that 92% of businesses in the Greater Newport region report stability and growth. Connect Greater Newport, the economic development division of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, released the findings following a business walk held in May of this year. “Business owners that I have connected with over the past year in addition to the 90 business owners involved in our Business Walk regularly express the value of our region’s unbeatable quality of life,
Friday, July 26, 2019Visas Fill Hundreds of Summer Jobs 07/26/19
Original Article from Providence Business News By: Elizabeth Graham Uploaded July 26, 2019 2:30pm It’s midsummer, and Susan Tosun is still waiting on a few Newport residents who were offered seasonal jobs to get back to her. Each year Tosun, director of the food and beverage program at Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, sees the same thing. To view full article...
Monday, July 22, 2019Chamber Announces New Partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration
NEWPORT, RI – The Newport County Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have signed an official partnership agreement that will bring SBA workshops to the business community of Greater Newport. The partnership was created to educate and empower the existing business community and entrepreneurs by providing resources, technical assistance, counseling and training to grow small businesses. The Chamber, SBA, the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center and Rhode Island SCORE
Friday, June 28, 2019Chamber Executive Director Speaks at Claiborne Pell Bridge 50th Anniversary Ceremony
The following is the speech made by Erin Donovan-Boyle, Executive Director, at the official rededication ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Newport Bridge that took place at Gurney’s Newport Resort and Marina Friday, June 28, 2019. Thanks to the civic and business leaders of the past for their vision in investing in this iconic structure for the state of RI, but also for their perseverance in ensuring that progress not be stifled and that this gateway to economic opportunity be opened for
Monday, June 03, 2019Innovate Newport Officially Opens Doors with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
NEWPORT, R.I. -- City, State, and Federal officials gathered under sun-drenched skies on Monday, June 3rd, at the site of the former Sheffield Elementary School to mark the grand opening of Innovate Newport. A joint effort between the City of Newport, the Economic Development Foundation of Rhode Island, and the Newport County Development Council (the non-profit arm of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce), the roughly $8 million project to convert the longtime school building into a hub for
Thursday, April 04, 2019Newport County Chamber of Commerce First Tenant to Move In to Innovate Newport
Newport, RI: The Newport County Chamber of Commerce will be the first tenant to officially occupy an office at Innovate Newport. The Chamber began moving in on April 1 and will be fully operational by next week. Although the full building won't open to the public until May, the Chamber will be able to welcome guests and host meetings in their new office. The technology incubator and co-work facility known as Innovate Newport is located on Broadway in Newport’s north end. Through a partnership between the
Thursday, February 08, 2018Chamber spearheads campaign to attract businesses to Newport County
By Matt Sheley Daily News staff writer Originally posted 2/8/2018 to http://www.newportri.com/bb08ee9b-bac5-531a-aefb-df6bdee4a63c.html NEWPORT -- If Newport County wants to become known as an international business destination as much as for its tourism, officials know they need to do a better job getting the word out. A new website, connectgreaternewport.com, went live last week to promote the area’s economic opportunities and connect potential business partners. As part of a joint public-private
Saturday, January 06, 2018Worldwide business appeal for Newport County?
By Matt Sheley Daily News staff writer Originally posted 1/6/2018 to http://www.newportri.com/fb6d2ca7-e420-5aec-9b5f-89258ab4724c.html NEWPORT -- Newport is already an international tourist destination. Now, thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, private businesses and half a dozen local municipalities, the hope is to make the region an international business destination, too. Starting next week, consultants from Fourth Economy will meet with economic
